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A leading natural capital report was prepared by Tasmanian forest custodians, Forico, with KPMG Australia providing limited assurance services. Understanding and valuing the most material ecosystem assets on the 172,328 hectares of managed plantation and natural forest estate, led to Forico conservatively calculating a Net Natural Capital Value of $3.37 billion. This included the value provided to both the business and wider community of CO2 sequestration, erosion prevention, natural habitat conservation, water flows and 10.9 million green metric tonnes of standing timber for use in future renewable wood and paper products. The formation of the report was an Australian first, and will enable Forico to reward sustainable investment, promote improved transparency in reporting, engage the community and share their story of their role in the sustainable management and preservation of Tasmania's forests for the long-term benefit of the communities in which they operate. And, as KPMG is Forico's ongoing natural capital partner, that's just the start of what can be achieved.

KPMG Origins is an easy-to-use blockchain-based traceability platform that allows businesses to track all aspects of their supply chain here and abroad, instantaneously. For meat company Argyle Foods Group, this is transforming their beef exports to a large global retailer in Taiwan. Data is automatically captured from a large array of supply chain databases and IoT devices, including the National Livestock Identification Scheme, to track the movement, growing conditions and quality of their cattle. It's then enriched with meat processing, quality assessments, logistics, export documentation and in-transit IoT data, for real-time temperature and location tracking. The result is greater transparency into the quality of their cattle and beef products, data to validate their 'clean & green' product claims, all while achieving a digitised and automated value chain.

'She Dreams Big' is a social enterprise that came to KPMG Australia looking for clarity and guidance. Their intentions are noble - to address gender bias, which research suggests emerges young. Initially combined with a children's bedding offering, we helped structure their business and simplify their proposition – collaborating on a series of storybooks that represent women growing into a variety of leadership roles. From journalists to environmental scientists, each character is supported by a team of technical problem solvers. The books are designed to be read interactively with parents/caregivers and girls, and were launched on International Women's Day with prominent Australian figures including Sandra Sully, Cate Campbell and Lauren Parker.